CHICAGO — Motion has added Prevent Child Abuse America and the Illinois Soybean Association to its client roster. PCAA has enlisted Motion to spearhead its 2021 national campaign/brand messaging development that includes targeted research, creative concepting, strategy development, social, content and public relations services. ISA has partnered with Motion to increase awareness of the important role state waterways play in transporting soybeans, and the environmental and economic benefits of biodiesel, which is created using soybean oil.

SANTA ANA, CA — Global Results Communications has added tech company Ideanomics to its client roster. As agency of record, GRC will provide Ideanomics with a full-service communications program inclusive of increasing brand awareness through media relations, thought-leadership development and expanded news coverage to spotlight Ideanomics’ effort to increase the use of electric vehicles.

NEW YORK — MWWPR has been retained by SportBLX to lead communications for the launch of the platform, which allows fans and investors worldwide to own shares of unique assets in sports. MWWPR will be leading brand-building focused public relations through media relations and financial communications, as well as all communications and executions surrounding athlete partners and ambassadors, for the sports investment marketplace.

ORLANDO, FL — Uproar PR expands its restaurant portfolio with the addition of Smashing Grapes and Ike’s Love & Sandwiches. The agency was named agency of record for Smashing Grapes, which is opening in Annapolis, Maryland, and Ike’s Love & Sandwiches, a California sandwich shop expanding to the East Coast including Florida.